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The 30 Best Albums of 2025, According to OnesToWatch Staff
December 27, 2025
Where did your favorite albums rank?
Zimmer90 Invite Us Into the Inner Workings of Their Album, "Interior"
December 27, 2025
After hearing the speed run of tempo-driven electro-pop that is Interior, we wanted to know so much more, and here are the results.
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justbrandon and Willie Jones Surrender to the Unknown In "Bury Me On A Backroad"
December 27, 2025
justbrandon is carving his own path as a country rapper.
Couch’s Big Talk Is An Album of ‘Good Listens’
December 20, 2025
With Big Talk, Couch nailed their most ambitious assignment yet, and use their live show to embolden these songs, and themselves, further.
Elkan Wants to Make the World Dance
December 17, 2025
Meet elkan, the 22-year-old Sierra Leonean artist, songwriter, and producer coming off a career-defining year.
PODCAST: Alemeda on Chef's Choice
December 16, 2025
Having recently released her EP, But What the Hell Do I Know, we sat down with Alemeda to talk through the project.
KENNEDY Soundtracks the Nostalgia of Latest Film from Odessa A'zion, POOLS
December 16, 2025
Songwriter and artist, KENNEDY, wrote two songs specifically for POOLS, one of which has just hit streaming platforms, called “Beautiful Broken Unusual.”
Jane Remover Closes Out an Explosive Year With One Last Reinvention in '♡'
December 16, 2025
Where 'Revengeseekerz' leaned into digicore chaos and EDM force, '♡' pulls inward, favoring atmosphere, texture, and emotional blur over sheer impact.
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Evann McIntosh Recommends Driving in Convertibles with Your Friends [Q&A]
December 15, 2025
The rising alt-pop artist took time to chat with us about their time away, their approach to creating music, and book recommendations.
LAUNDRY DAY Is a Gen Z Force to Be Reckoned With
July 18, 2019
Drawing inspiration from Tyler, the Creator and BROCKHAMPTON, Laundry Day wants to be the next best boy band in the world.
Riovaz Delivers an Intoxicating Cocktail of House and Anti-Pop in 'Better Late Than Forever'
May 5, 2022
Riovaz is the very definition of a hidden gem.
KAIRO Tug at the Heartstrings With Debut Single "Someone Like You"
February 16, 2022
There isn't anyone quite like KAIRO.
Let's Talk About Netflix's Cowboy Bebop... and Its Music
December 8, 2021
Does the music of the Netflix adaptation live up to the iconic score of the cult classic anime? Well...
Samm Henshaw and EARTHGANG Deliver a Gospel Hip-Hop Sermon in "Church"
January 20, 2019
Don't forget to go to "Church," kids.
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elijah Delivers Venomous Post-Breakup Anthem “HUMAN” Featuring Memphis May Fire's Matty Mullins | THE NOISE
September 18, 2023
Alongside Matty Mullins, lead vocalist for metalcore act Memphis May Fire, “HUMAN” features a misleadingly upbeat rhythm paired with scathing lyrics about failed love.
Petey's 'USA' Is a Coming-of-Rage Marvel
September 26, 2023
In 'USA,' the internet sensation and indie rock artist fully embraces the minute existentialism of adulthood.
Meet 8RO8, the Local Boy Bringing the Talents of Hawai’i to the World
September 6, 2024
8RO8 is renowned for his innovative take on Hawaiian Reggae classics and seamlessly blending genres to craft a signature sound all his own.
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Blood Cultures Deals With Identity in 'Broadcasting' [Q&A]
November 19, 2019
"Music is that unquantifiable consciousness in the meat puppet."
Artemas Is Tired of Feeling "Misunderstood"
April 30, 2021
It's clear that the UK rising star has no ceilings.